Experience Historic Delights During Christmas at Canterbury

Christmas at Canterbury will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Canterbury Shaker Village. Tickets are $18 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children under 5 free. Member admission is half price.

Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era by taking a candlelight stroll through the Village, watching an old-time 19th Century magic show or riding in a horse drawn wagon. This classic holiday event will also include musical performances by Kevin Siegfried, Jeff Warner (on Dec. 6) and Shindy, with Randy Miller and Roger Kahle (on Dec. 13). Families can enjoy Shaker stories, cookie decorating, hands-on craft activities and demonstrations, hot cider and refreshments. Attendees also have the option of having dinner at The Shaker Table, where reservations are required.

Christmas at Canterbury is sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank, Lincoln Financial Group, Nathan Wechsler & Company, Rowley Agency, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Meredith Village Savings Bank, FairPoint Communications, Milestone Engineering & Construction, and CGI Business Solutions.

“Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to embrace the spirit of the holiday season as it was in a simpler era,” noted Funi Burdick, Executive Director. “We invite you to rethink your holiday traditions and make Christmas at Canterbury part of your holiday ritual this year.”

The Shaker Gift Shop, which features a wide selection of high quality, Shaker inspired products, will be open for Holiday shopping during Christmas at Canterbury.

For more information, to become a member or to purchase tickets in advance, visit shakers.org.

About Canterbury Shaker Village

Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of entrepreneurship, innovative design and simple living by providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. Visitors are encouraged to rethink tradition by learning about the life, ideals, values, and history of the Canterbury Shakers. The National Historic Landmark includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The Shaker Box Lunch offers simple lunch fare and the Museum Store features unique gifts and wares handmade by regional artists. Canterbury Shaker Village, located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, is open daily in 2014 from May 26-Oct. 19 and weekends in May and November.

For more information, visit shakers.org.

Submitted text. Courtesy photo.